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The Lost Hero Sneak Peek by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,/ To storm or fire the world must fall./ An oath to keep with a final breath,/ And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death." A terse quatrain casts a teasing challenge at a new combine of demigods in this series launch by Rick Riordan. A tantalizing new adventure epic from the author of Percy Jackson & The Olympians...Categorized as:
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![The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer]()
The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 59 ratingsAfter decades of hiding, the evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance.Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended... -
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The Land of Stories #1-6 by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDive into the complete #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories with this beautiful gift set.Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about... -
![Cress: Chapters 1-5 by Marissa Meyer]()
Cress: Chapters 1-5 by Marissa Meyer
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDownload the first five chapters of CRESS by Marissa Meyer, the third book in the New York Times bestselling Lunar Chronicles series.Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they’re plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and her army... -
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![A Tale of Witchcraft... by Chris Colfer]()
A Tale of Witchcraft... by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBrystal Evergreen changed the world, but the journey is just beginning...Brystal and her friends have saved the world from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community.However, when a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy, the celebrations are cut short... -
![Of Salt and Shore by Annet Schaap]()
Of Salt and Shore by Annet Schaap
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor fans of The Hazel Wood, this middle grade novel takes the dark stuff of fairytales and crafts it into a powerful story of friendship and light. Once I picked the book up, I didn't set it down until I finished it with tears in my eyes. . -
![Merhorses and Bubbles by Asia Citro]()
Merhorses and Bubbles by Asia Citro
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the third book of this series, Zoey and Sassafras head to the stream only to make a terrible discovery... -
![The Rogue Knight by Brandon Mull]()
The Rogue Knight by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsMagic and danger abound in the second book in a series of “fanciful, action-packed adventure” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series.Cole Randolph never meant to come to The Outskirts, but when his friends were kidnapped on Halloween he had to try and save them... -
![The Cloud Castle by Thea Stilton]()
The Cloud Castle by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat is the secret of the clouds?The Thea Sisters have received an urgent message from their friend Will Mystery. The magical Land of Clouds is in danger. The mouselets must find out why the clouds are disappearing!Once they enter the kingdom through Mount Everest, the mice meet fairies, elves, and unicorns on their way to the majestic Cloud Castle... -
![The Land of Flowers by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton]()
The Land of Flowers by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters as they travel to help a new magical land! The mice encounter fairies and other strange and fantastical creatures as they work together to solve a mystery to save the realm from peril...Categorized as:
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![The Secret of the Snow by Thea Stilton]()
The Secret of the Snow by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters in their third magical special edition adventure!There's a mystery in the land of the lotus flowers!Thea Stilton and Thea Sisters are called to help to an enchanted land! It's a world linked to the legends of Japan, and it is in danger... -
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The Secrets Within Me by Liana Ramirez
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor seventeen-year-old Magi Davis everyone in her life knows her secret, except for her... after Magi is almost murdered, her Egyptologist father takes her from their quiet rainy town in Seattle to Egypt in an attempt to seek refuge. After meeting R.J... -
![The Treasure of the Sea by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton]()
The Treasure of the Sea by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThea Stilton and the Thea Sisters are needed to help another magical land. The music of the sea has disappeared from the depths of the enchanted Land of the Ocean! If it doesn't return soon, the kingdom will perish.The mouselets and their friend Will Mystery travel to the underwater realm to search for the magical music...Categorized as:
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![The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst by Jaclyn Moriarty]()
The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst by Jaclyn Moriarty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNOW IN PAPERBACK!"Splendidly entertaining." —Kirkus Reviews★ "A delightfully quirky story with nuance, depth, and a colorful cast of characters, this book begs for multiple readings."—School Library Journal (starred)★ "Like a middle-grade version of Terry Pratchett's Discworld—fantasy adventure steeped in humor, with a touch of satire, and set in a whimsical secondary world of the highest order... -
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![Traps and Specters by Bryan Chick]()
Traps and Specters by Bryan Chick
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe fourth book in the action-packed and highly imaginative The Secret Zoo series, about a group of middle school friends who discover a hidden zoo in their very own neighborhood! The zoo's archenemy, the evil DeGraff, is closing in for the first time since he was driven out of the Secret Zoo... -
![Two Peas in a Pod by Sarah Mlynowski]()
Two Peas in a Pod by Sarah Mlynowski
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOur New York Times and USA Today bestselling series rolls on with Book 11, which fractures the beloved fairy tale The Princess and the Pea.I've landed -- along with my brother, Jonah, and our dog, Prince -- in the fairy tale of The Princess and the Pea! When I can't fall asleep on top of a hundred mattresses, the kingdom decides I must be the princess they're looking for... -
![Saving the Sun Dragon by Tracey West]()
Saving the Sun Dragon by Tracey West
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsDragon Masters has it all--dragons, Dragon Stones, a wizard, and even some magic! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![Rechenka's Eggs by Patricia Polacco]()
Rechenka's Eggs by Patricia Polacco
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOld Babushka, known throughout all of Moskva for her beautifully painted eggs, is preparing her eggs for the Easter Festival when she takes in an injured goose. She names the goose Rechenka, and they live happily together until one day when Rechenka accidentally overturns a basket, breaking all of Babushka's lovingly crafted eggs... -
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Tricked by Jen Calonita
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThings are changing at Fairy Tale Reform School.At least, that's what Gilly's heard through the Enchantasia rumor mill. Word is, notorious trickster Rumpelstiltskin has taken over management from Headmistress Flora, and he's locked down the school tighter than the Pied Piper's pants. Not that this news concerns Gilly... -
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Frost Wolf by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBestselling author Kathryn Lasky's hit series - a stunning spin-off set among the wolves of Ga'hoole.Faolan has always been an outsider. Exiled as a pup, then shunned by his fellow wolves for his unusual connection to the bears, Faolan has struggled to earn a place in the pack. But a terrible danger is looming on the horizon, and Faolan is the only one who knows how to fight it...Categorized as:
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![The Secret of the Crystal Fairies by Thea Stilton, Geronimo Stilton]()
The Secret of the Crystal Fairies by Thea Stilton, Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with fantasy and friendship!The Thea Sisters are just about to head off on their separate family vacations when they receive a call from Will Mystery. Once again, there is trouble in one of the imaginary kingdoms! A crack has been discovered in one of the maps in the Hall of Roses... -
![A Tale of Magic... by Chris Colfer]()
A Tale of Magic... by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThis #1 New York Times bestseller is a new series starter set in Chris Colfer's Land of Stories universe, a collection perfect for both new and longtime fans!When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she discovers a book that introduces her to a world beyond her imagination and learns the impossible: She is a fairy capable of magic! But in the oppressive Southern... -
![A Darkening of Dragons by S.A. Patrick]()
A Darkening of Dragons by S.A. Patrick
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEmbark on an epic, dragon-filled adventure where music has the power of enchantment in Book One of the Songs of Magic trilogy.Thirteen-year-old piper, Patch Brightwater, is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one's idea of a hero... -
![The Legend of the Rift by Peter Lerangis]()
The Legend of the Rift by Peter Lerangis
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is the epic final installment of the series. This edition begins right after Aly has been kidnapped by King Uhla'ar and pulled back into Atlantis. The rift is guarded by a behemoth, and Aly simply cannot be rescued easily. Frantic, the kids come to believe that their only hope is to find the rest of the lost Loculi in order to rescue Aly... -
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![Misfits by Jen Calonita]()
Misfits by Jen Calonita
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the magical fairytale kingdom of Enchantasia, becoming a legendary Prince or Princess doesn't happen overnight. Enter Royal Academy, the training ground for the fairytale leaders of tomorrow! But reluctant future princess and new student Devin has some reservations about RA, especially when it comes to its headmistress... -
![Jinx's Magic by Sage Blackwood]()
Jinx's Magic by Sage Blackwood
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJinx knows he can do magic. But he doesn't know why he's being stalked by a werewolf with a notebook, why the trees are starting to take back the only safe paths through the Urwald, or why the elves think Jinx and the evil Bonemaster are somehow connected... -
![The Stolen Chapters by James Riley]()
The Stolen Chapters by James Riley
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOwen, Kiel, and Bethany confront secrets, stolen memories, and some very familiar faces in the second book in the New York Times bestselling series, Story Thieves—which was called a “fast-paced, action-packed tale” by School Library Journal—from the author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy... -
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Unlocking the Spell by E.D. Baker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNow that Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty) wake up from the 100-year curse by finding her beloved prince, you would think that things would get back to normal. Think again! That beloved prince, Beldegard, is stuck in the body of a bear and the only way that Annie can be free of the two irritating lovebirds is to help-by finding the evil dwarf who cast the spell... -
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Half Upon a Time by James Riley
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsLife’s no fairy tale for Jack. After all, his father's been missing ever since that incident with the beanstalk and the giant, and his grandfather keeps pushing him to get out and find a princess to rescue. Who'd want to rescue a snobby, entitled princess anyway? Especially one that falls out of the sky wearing a shirt that says "Punk Princess," and still denies she's royalty... -
![The Winter Child by Wendy Froud, Terri Windling]()
The Winter Child by Wendy Froud, Terri Windling
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCarefully combing his ears and tail and wearing his finest red felt boots, a furry young faery named Sneezle prepares for the Midwinter festival in Old Oak Wood -- the oldest faery court in the British Isles. All the denizens of the wood have gathered for this grand winter holiday...but this year something is strangely wrong...Categorized as:
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![Transformed: The Perils of the Frog Prince by Megan Morrison]()
Transformed: The Perils of the Frog Prince by Megan Morrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReturn to the enthralling and always surprising world of Tyme, this time with a roguish frog prince and a secret plot, as Megan Morrison continues her acclaimed fantasy series.Syrah Huanui is a frog. He wasn't always one--once he was a Prince of the Olive Isles, a champion launchball player, a beloved favorite of all... -
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Saving Fable by Scott Reintgen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSide characters can be heroes too in this charming and fast-paced adventure that is The Land of Stories meets The Phantom Tollbooth ! Indira has been a character-in-waiting her entire life. So she can't believe her luck when she's finally chosen to travel to Fable and study at the renowned Protagonist Preparatory, a school known for producing the best heroes...Categorized as:
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![The Rain Dragon Rescue by Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat]()
The Rain Dragon Rescue by Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomeone or something is stealing from the peaceful residents of Buttonville. But is the thief from the real world...or the imaginary one? Ben and Pearl are about to find out. When they report for duty at Dr. Woo's, Mr. Tabby hands them a bucket and a shovel -- for the collection and proper disposal of dragon droppings -- and directs the apprentices to the hospital's roof... -
![Day of the Night Crawlers by Troy Cummings]()
Day of the Night Crawlers by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThis series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
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![Shadowghast by Thomas Taylor, Tom Booth]()
Shadowghast by Thomas Taylor, Tom Booth
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the third mysterious tale of Eerie-on-Sea, it’s almost Ghastly Night, and the Shadowghast—an ancient spirit in a lantern—lurks in wait for the power to enslave the town... -
![Amelia Fang and the Unicorns of Glitteropolis by Laura Ellen Anderson]()
Amelia Fang and the Unicorns of Glitteropolis by Laura Ellen Anderson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe second book in a hilarious illustrated middle-grade POB series for reluctant readers starring a vampire girl, Amelia Fang. Welcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares!Amelia Fang and her friends love their dark and gloomy world of Nocturnia... -
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One Wish by Michelle Harrison
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaving the ability to see fairies means that Tanya Fairchild's life has never been easy. After all, real fairies are nothing like the ones in books; ones that grant wishes or leave money for teeth. Real fairies don't like to be talked about, and they cast spells if Tanya steps out of line. The most she's ever received in exchange for one of her teeth is a chewed up toffee... -
![Dishonour Among Thieves by Paul Durham]()
Dishonour Among Thieves by Paul Durham
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Luck Uglies must face their greatest enemy in this second installment of the series that's a perfect match for fans of Chris Colfer's Land of Stories series and books by Kelly Barnhill. "There is not a single dull moment in this story... -
![Children of the Fox by Kevin Sands]()
Children of the Fox by Kevin Sands
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEARAMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH"This stunning tale of betrayal, trickery, and friendship takes the reader on a wild ride." —School Library JournalOcean's Eleven meets The False Prince in this thrilling heist story for young readers, in which five kids with unusual talents are brought together to commit an impossible crime. Failure is unacceptable .. -
![The Shadow Cadets of Pennyroyal Academy by M.A. Larson]()
The Shadow Cadets of Pennyroyal Academy by M.A. Larson
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPerfect for fans of The School for Good and Evil comes the eagerly anticipated follow-up to M. A. Larson's Pennyroyal Academy, hailed by the New York Times as a "breathtakingly exciting novel" with a heroine who "deserves a special place in a new pantheon of capable, feisty and, yes, admirable literary princesses... -
![The Curse of the King by Peter Lerangis]()
The Curse of the King by Peter Lerangis
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPercy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the New York Times bestselling epic adventure Seven Wonders!The Curse of the King is the fourth book in a five-book series by master storyteller Peter Lerangis... -
![The Curse of Deadman's Forest by Victoria Laurie]()
The Curse of Deadman's Forest by Victoria Laurie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSince Ian Wigby and his sister, Theodosia, found the silver treasure box and the prophecy within it, their world has changed. There's no denying what they discovered in Morocco: a powerful evil is budding, and to defeat it, and save the world from darkness, six uniquely gifted children must be gathered... -
![The Unicorn Quest by Kamilla Benko]()
The Unicorn Quest by Kamilla Benko
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn enchanting, exciting fantasy about a real-world girl searching for her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures, blending the timeless feel of A Wrinkle in Time with Frozen's powerful themes of identity, enchantment, and sisterhood.Claire Martinson still worries about her older sister Sophie, who battled a mysterious illness last year... -
![Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows by Kamilla Benko]()
Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows by Kamilla Benko
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAnna of Arendelle wants nothing more than to be helpful to her older sister, Elsa. But as far as Anna can see, ever since Elsa's coronation, her sister has been doing just fine without her. And now, Elsa will be setting sail for a grand tour of the world--leaving Anna behind... -
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![The Lost Fairy Tales by Anna James]()
The Lost Fairy Tales by Anna James
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe second magical bookwandering adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, featuring Tilly Pages as she journeys to France to wander inside a peculiar book of fairytales. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and The Land of Stories... -
![Attack of the Shadow Smashers by Troy Cummings]()
Attack of the Shadow Smashers by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMonsters, monsters, everywhere!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches. Aimed at 5- to 7-year-olds, this line of books is for children who are just starting to read independently. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![A Wonderlandiful World by Shannon Hale]()
A Wonderlandiful World by Shannon Hale
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAt Ever After High, everyone is expected to sign the Storybook of Legends, pledging to follow in their fairytale parent's footsteps. But when Raven Queen came along, things became fairy, fairy confusing. Now no one's destiny is certain, not even for the most royal of them all, Apple White... -
![The Fire Ascending by Chris d'Lacey]()
The Fire Ascending by Chris d'Lacey
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe much anticipated final book in Chris d'Lacey's New York Times bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles! On Earth, at the battle of Scuffenbury Hill, time has been suspended. Dragons and their natural enemies, the Ix, are trapped in a bitter conflict. But at the dawn of history, a mysterious force is rewriting the timelines, turning what was once legend into startling reality... -
![Seekers of the Fox by Kevin Sands]()
Seekers of the Fox by Kevin Sands
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA dying friend, a terrible bargain, an underwater quest, and dangerous magic . . . this adventure picks up right where Children of the Fox leaves off.Rule number one: Never mess with magic. Even so, a life-or-death situation calls for Callan and his criminal friends to make a deal with the Eye—the sinister, sentient artifact they stole from a sorcerer... -
![Fireborn by Aisling Fowler]()
Fireborn by Aisling Fowler
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLyra. Lucy. Percy. Once in a generation, a hero emerges whose story enthralls readers worldwide. Ember is full of monsters. Twelve gave up her name and identity to train in the art of hunting them--so she says. The truth is much more deadly: she trains to take revenge on those who took her family from her...
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